Category: Religion

A Legacy of Unity: HRH Emir Isa Abubakar Umar II Leads Massive Cemetery Cleanup; Advocates for Peace and Selfless Service

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AWE, January 24, 2026 – In a distinguished display of inclusive leadership and community resolve, His Royal Highness, the Emir of Awe, Alh. Dr. Isa Abubakar Umar II, personally led his subjects in a comprehensive sanitation exercise at the Awe Grand Cemetery. The Emir’s hands-on approach underscored his reputation for calm, knowledgeable, and unifying governance. However, in his Royal Appreciation and Blessingsduring the exercise , His Royal Highness expressed his profound gratitude to the people of Awe for honoring his invitation. He described the collective effort as a form of…

Troops Reveal Horrors of Borno Conflict with Discovery of Mass Grave

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Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) of the Nigerian Army, North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have uncovered a mass grave containing the remains of approximately 20 terrorists. The insurgents were neutralized during recent operations within the Timbuktu Triangle in Borno State. This was disclosed in a statement released Wednesday by Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer for OPHK. According to Uba, the discovery reflects the heavy toll military operations are taking on terrorist ranks. “In a further indication of the heavy losses suffered by the terrorists, troops discovered mass…

Longest-Serving Chief Imam of Ilorin Passes Away at 75.

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An era comes to an end in Kwara State as the longest-serving Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu, has passed away at the age of 75. After more than four decades of spiritual leadership, the beloved cleric died on Monday morning in Abuja following a brief illness. He will be remembered as a pillar of wisdom and a unifying force for the Muslim Ummah. The Ilorin Emirate has confirmed the passing of its longest-serving Chief Imam, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu, in a statement released by Abdulazeez Arowona, spokesman…

IGP Kayode Egbetokun Felicitates With Retired CP Fatai Owoseni On His Conferment As Atunlushe -Ilu Adini of Oyo State

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The Nigeria Police Force joins the people of Oyo State in celebrating CP Fatai A. Owoseni (Rtd) following his installation as the Atunluse-Ilu Adini. Conferred by the highest Islamic authorities in the state, this honour recognizes a lifetime of distinguished service to national security and community development. The ceremony took place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Central Mosque, Ibadan, Oyo State. For the NPF, this title serves as a proud confirmation of CP Owoseni’s legacy of excellence, further solidifying his status as a pivotal figure in Nigeria’s security…

DPO Wakili Engages Church Congregation on Security, Parental Responsibility

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By Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of D Division, Bauchi, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Ahmed Mohammed Wakili, has continued his community engagement drive with a visit to the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) LCC Couch Railway within his jurisdiction. The visit underscored the DPO’s commitment to community policing, safety, and inclusive engagement with residents as a strategy to curb crime and enhance public trust in the police. Addressing members of the congregation, CSP Wakili appealed for their cooperation and support, stressing that effective security can…

Borno Mosque Blast: 8 Suspects Arrested.

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Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, have apprehended eight suspects linked to the December 2025 suicide bombing of a Borno mosque. The arrests follow intelligence-led cordon-and-search operations aimed at dismantling terror cells in the region. However, tragedy struck Maiduguri on Christmas Eve 2025 when a suicide attacker infiltrated the crowded Gamboru Market mosque. As evening prayers began, an improvised explosive device (IED) ripped through the sanctuary, leaving five dead and dozens more fighting for their lives in local hospitals. A major breakthrough in the Borno…

Maiduguri Mosque Blast: Suspect Claims N100k Payment for Bombing

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Following his arrest by troops of Operation Hadin Kai, suspected Boko Haram operative Ibrahim Mohammed admitted his role in the Gamboru Market bombing, stating he was paid ₦100,000 by group commanders. Recall, five worshippers were killed and 35 others injured when a suicide bomber detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) at the Gamboru Market Mosque in Maiduguri on Wednesday, December 24. However, troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OHK) have captured the suspects behind the recent blast. One of the suspects, Mohammed, is now cooperating with authorities, identifying his ringleaders as…

Borno Mosque Attack: Troops Arrest Two Suspects

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In what is being hailed as a major operational success, the Nigerian Army has apprehended two suspects linked to the Christmas Eve suicide bombing at the Al-Adum Jummu’ah Mosque in Gamboru market, Maiduguri. The December 24, 2025 attack killed five people and injured 32 others after a suicide bomber detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) during evening prayers. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, the attack was reportedly coordinated by the JAS, Ansaru, and JNIM terrorist groups. According to him, intelligence sources, reported…